FACT: The board controls every major financial decision – from reserve fund spending to legal retainers.
If the same people keep re-electing themselves, your money keeps vanishing into the same sinkholes.
WHY RUN: You donât need to be a lawyer or engineer – just a responsible owner who asks questions like âWhereâs the invoice?â or âWas this tendered competitively?â
BOTTOM LINE: Good governance doesnât require secrets – it requires oversight.
đź Fact Post #2: Condo Directors Are Fiduciaries – Not Monarchs
FACT: Directors are legally bound to act honestly, in good faith, and in the best interests of the corporation.
Ignoring owner input, retaliating against dissent, or hiding financial data breaches that duty.
WHY RUN: Because silence equals consent. If honest owners donât step up, those who enjoy control for its own sake will.
BOTTOM LINE: Integrity on the board isnât optional – itâs a legal obligation.
đ Fact Post #3: Professional Skills Matter
FACT: Condo corporations manage budgets larger than many small businesses. Yet many boards lack anyone with finance, project management, or procurement experience.
WHY RUN: If you balance a budget, lead teams, or read a contract – youâre already more qualified than most.
BOTTOM LINE: Competence saves everyone money. A single skilled director can stop waste before it happens.
đď¸ Fact Post #4: Diversity Protects Democracy
FACT: Homogeneous boards lead to groupthink – same people, same mistakes, same excuses.
WHY RUN: Our community includes professionals, new Canadians, retirees, parents, and tenants. We need representation that reflects that reality.
BOTTOM LINE: A board that mirrors the community governs better.
𧞠Fact Post #5: Transparency Isnât Optional
FACT: Section 55 of the Condominium Act gives owners the right to see most records – financial statements, minutes, and contracts.
Boards that resist disclosure are usually hiding bad decisions, not protecting privacy.
WHY RUN: Transparency prevents corruption and abuse.
BOTTOM LINE: If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear.
âď¸ Fact Post #6: Accountability Begins With You
FACT: The most common reason bad boards stay in power is apathy.
WHY RUN: Every owner who complains but doesnât vote or run is handing power to those who will misuse it.
BOTTOM LINE: Democracy in condos isnât automatic – itâs earned, one ballot at a time.
đď¸ Fact Post #7: The Cost of Inaction
FACT: Special assessments, legal fees, and mismanaged repairs are symptoms of poor governance – not bad luck.
WHY RUN: Because when the wrong people make million-dollar decisions, everyone pays the price.
BOTTOM LINE: Doing nothing costs more than getting involved.
